Planning

Pharmaceutical Services - Lancaster University & Grasmere

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

15 Feb 2019 at 14:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Of England Commissioning Support is seeking to engage the market for Pharmaceutical Services at Lancaster University and Grasmere through a Request for Information (RFI). This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 1st March 2019. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit responses via the PROACTIS electronic tendering portal, with documentation available from 15th February 2019. The procurement falls under the health services industry category, located in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by providing pharmaceutical services. Businesses with capabilities in healthcare delivery, service model development, and financial mobilisation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can enhance visibility and potential partnerships within the public sector, guiding future service delivery in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmaceutical Services - Lancaster University & Grasmere

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) which will be undertaken to engage with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for future service delivery of Pharmaceutical Services in both Lancaster University & Grasmere. The objective of the RFI is to investigate * Market capacity and capability; * Contractual model; * Service model and delivery; * Contract length; * Finance; * Mobilisation; * Premises; * Workforce; * Barriers to bidding; * Whole service risk; and * Interest in Bidding for the service. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (PROACTIS) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access the RFI documentation and return their completed RFI documentation. The RFI documentation will be accessible from Friday 15th February 2019 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12.00 noon on Friday 1st March 2019. Please download the following attachments which are available to providers to further inform the submission of the respective RFI: - Appendix A - RFI Response Document Lancaster University - Please note the service specification is attached within the RFI response document. - Appendix B - RFI Response Document Grasmere - Please note the service specification is attached within the RFI response document. Please return the completed RFI Response Document/Documents by 12:00 noon on Friday 1st March 2019. Additional information: Proactis Portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS To express an interest in this RFI, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the PROACTIS e-Tendering portal, which can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on PROACTIS, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-414d2df8-f96b-44b2-8040-7874d49675a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6e8849-6597-4b12-abd8-42c2f92ee1c6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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